Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

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pwillie said:
Any comments on George cleverley shoes?
Price wise they are all over the place on mrporter, so I'm guessing their benchmade and Anthony range has got quite a gap..
Thinking of getting their benchmade, but some research suggest that they oem from CJ... So the question is; are they worth the premium over CJ?
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Well the consensus is that C&J does their entry RTW line (=handgrade?) while another does their higher Anthony Cleverly line.

Imo at that level (Anthony), its all about finding your favourite last amongst the usual brit RTW suspects
 
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Hello.

I got myself a pair of leather soled shoes and was suggested to get a "vibram/topy sole guard" to ensure the leather will not wear and tear easily.

Any idea where i can get this "guard" made in SG?

Many thanks
 
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SGxiaosin said:
Hello.

I got myself a pair of leather soled shoes and was suggested to get a "vibram/topy sole guard" to ensure the leather will not wear and tear easily.

Any idea where i can get this "guard" made in SG?

Many thanks
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Hello. Some of us would recommend you to wear several times to season the leather to your shape before Vibram or topy.
I get mine done at kips n kwiks (junction 8). Very friendly and good service.

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arcfire said:
Looks like I'm one of the few that actually like the Ron last from meermin. It fits me well on my heels. The breaking in was a bit*h but after that it was really good. I do think the sizing should be very much the same as the new Rey. I got a half size smaller than my others n I find the length a little short.
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Just need to find someone with my size in the Ron last and I'll be set.. :)

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Beta_Tester said:
How was it? Did u try out any shoes? Looks like he might have some sample sale sometimes. Lol
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I am normally a UK 9, but went with 9.5 for the JFitz loafer based on comments in SF and Justin over email enquiries. I regretted. It is too long, and i had to put in some heel inserts (and still too long, but now wearable).

I went with UK 9 for a Carmina uetam loafer next. And that thing is tight. But I would be able to stretch that over time i guess.

I have a higher than usual instep which makes buying loafers an issue.

I don't have any other JFitz shoes and i did not make it to his Singapore trunk show also.
 
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urbanturban said:
I am normally a UK 9, but went with 9.5 for the JFitz loafer based on comments in SF and Justin over email enquiries. I regretted. It is too long, and i had to put in some heel inserts (and still too long, but now wearable).

I went with UK 9 for a Carmina uetam loafer next. And that thing is tight. But I would be able to stretch that over time i guess.

I have a higher than usual instep which makes buying loafers an issue.

I don't have any other JFitz shoes and i did not make it to his Singapore trunk show also.
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Time to move on to enzo bonafe. Lots of high instep lasts. :s12:
 
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darthsid11111 said:
Different brands, and most of the time you will be limited by what the cobbler carries.

Shukey, for example carries Topy and Masterfix, Vibram.

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Bro, did you wear your shoe for few times before apply the guard? There are a lot of mix comment on this in www. Still not sure which one to follow. Would you advice based on your personal experience?
 
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arthur5011 said:
Bro, did you wear your shoe for few times before apply the guard? There are a lot of mix comment on this in www. Still not sure which one to follow. Would you advice based on your personal experience?
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I personally allow my shoes to break in before putting on sole protectors. Also, visit Shukey over Masterfix. Prices are cheaper and workmanship is better.

I personally don't think brand new shoes with their stiff leather soles would be very good for applying sole protectors. But that's just me.
 
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Hi DT1212,

You might want to indicate what size are your shoes. This might eliminate some potential people who are interested.



DT1212 said:
Hi,

Have purchased a pair and unfortunately last is not suitable for my feet.
Looking to let it go asap.

Do PM me if you are interested. Thanks.

Hope that I am not violating any sales rules here with this post..
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For you, only the best rubbers will suffice.

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